A 42-year-old man is facing charges after an altercation with a cab driver in Stephenville on Friday.

RCMP were called by a local cab company around 9:30 Friday evening after one of their drivers was threatened.

RCMP say the accused allegedly kicked and punched the cab, and threatened the driver before entering a home on Colonial Avenue in Stephenville.

The accused, who initially refused to answer the door, eventually left the home after some negotiation with police.

He was released to appear in court on charges of damage to property and uttering threats.